4. There Are Worse Things Than Being Bored

Most soldiers join the military for a bit of excitement, and nothing gets the adrenaline pumping like being in contact with others. However, an adrenaline high has a bad come down and after a while soldiers who were keen to get out and see some "action" would be quiet and happy back in a rear base.

We live in a society relentlessly chasing the next thrill, where being bored is the ultimate sin. Guys coming back off a hard tour will tell you that just sitting around and relaxing is actually a luxury to be enjoyed from time to time — the alternative could always be a lot worse.